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DMV Information

DMV Information

DMV Headquarters in Sacramento

DMV Vision and Function

The California Department of Motor Vehicle’s (DMV) vision is to be a trusted leader in delivering innovative services. This vision is supported by its mission to proudly serve the public by licensing drivers, registering vehicles, securing identities, and regulating the motor vehicle industry.

The department’s two primary functions are to license California’s 26.5 million drivers and register more than 34.7 million vehicles. However, the DMV maintains and oversees many other functions.

Other Major DMV Functions

Recording ownership (certificate of title) of the vehicles DMV registers